In Archaeology in Malay Archipelago and Beyond, researchers from various fields incorporate key research findings to examine archaeology in the region of Malay Archipelago and her surroundings. Drawing on works from rock art researches, historical seaport, latest archaeological sciences, cultural study and contemporary heritage management issues, this book provides illuminating insights into contemporary archaeological topics and issues in recent years.
Preface
Prologue
PART 1 — Rock Art and History
1. An Austronesian Influence on Rock Art in Harimau Cave, South Sumatra
2. Boat as Depicted in Rock Art in Sulawesi, Indonesia
3. A Preliminary Study into the Ancestral Link of Orang Asli in Perak to Tambun Rock Art, Perak, Malaysia
4. Methods, Modelling and Historical Ecology in Rock Art Studies
5. Was Lamreh a Commercial Sea Port in the Past?
PART 2 — Archaeological Sciences
6. Gravity Survey on Bukit Bunuh Crater
7. Mollusc Remains from Bukit Kamiri, Semporna, Sabah: A Preliminary Taphonomic Analysis
8. Phylogenetic Study Using Mitochondrial DNA of Major Ethnic Groups from Sabah: Haplogroup Source Profile
9. Digital Technology: The Application and a Framework for Interpretation of Archaeological Sites in Sungai Batu
PART 3 — Cultural and Heritage Management
10. Cultural Carriers of an Ideological Ritual: A Case Study of Confucian Ancestral Worship in Peninsular Malaysia
11. Living Religious Sites: Heritage Management Issues at Bagan
12. Archaeology Significance and Selection on Heritage of Onrust Island: A Preliminary Study
Epilogue
Contributors
Index
